Senior Estimator

Department: Estimation
Designation: Senior Estimator

Job Purpose

To manage and oversee project estimation activities, prepare accurate BOQs and cost estimates, review drawings, and ensure proper cost planning for civil and interior projects. The Senior Estimator is responsible for maintaining estimation accuracy and coordinating with design, project, procurement, and management teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Estimation and BOQ Preparation

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and BOQs for civil and interior projects.
• Calculate quantities from architectural, structural, and interior drawings.
• Prepare material, labour, and other project cost calculations.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, complete, and submitted within deadlines.

2. Drawing Review and Quantity Calculation

• Review drawings and specifications to identify project requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs using AutoCAD and Excel.
• Identify discrepancies, missing details, and variations in drawings.
• Revise estimates based on updated drawings and client requirements.

3. Costing and Rate Analysis

• Prepare rate analysis for materials, labour, and execution activities.
• Collect and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Evaluate project costs and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Maintain updated records of material rates and estimation data.

4. Team Management and Review

• Review estimates and BOQs prepared by junior estimators.
• Guide the estimation team and ensure consistency in calculations.
• Allocate estimation tasks and monitor timely completion.
• Check estimation accuracy before submitting final documents to management.

5. Project and Procurement Coordination

• Coordinate with the design, project, site, and procurement teams.
• Verify material quantities and requirements with project teams when necessary.
• Support procurement by providing accurate quantity and specification details.
• Coordinate with the site team regarding additional quantities and changes in scope.

6. Cost Control and Variation Management

• Compare estimated costs with actual project costs wherever required.
• Prepare revised estimates for design changes and additional work.
• Track variations, extra items, and changes in material specifications.
• Highlight cost risks and major deviations to management.

7. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain estimation sheets, BOQs, rate analysis, and quotation comparisons.
• Prepare project-wise estimation and cost summary reports.
• Maintain a database of previous estimates, rates, and project costs.
• Submit estimation status and pending work updates to management.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction and interior project estimation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Excel.
• Experience in BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, and rate analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and interior drawings.
• Good analytical, communication, coordination, and team-management skills.
• Relevant experience in estimation, preferably in civil construction or interior projects.

Reporting

Reports to the Management / Project Head.

Pay: ₹17,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person